Serif Normal Ofbuw 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, long-form reading, reports, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial utility, typographic neutrality, print tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, moderate modulation, calligraphic influence, bookish.
A conventional serif design with bracketed serifs, gently modulated strokes, and a steady, book-oriented rhythm. The capitals are stately and fairly wide with crisp terminals and balanced counters, while the lowercase shows traditional proportions with a two-storey a and g, a modestly sized x-height, and rounded joins that keep text color even. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic in feel, and the numerals appear oldstyle, sitting with varied heights and descenders that blend naturally into running text.
Well suited to body copy in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also support headings and pull quotes when set larger, especially in print-oriented designs that benefit from a familiar, established typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with an editorial seriousness that reads as established and trustworthy. Its restrained detailing and familiar shapes convey formality without feeling ornate, supporting a calm, authoritative voice.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: conventional letterforms, moderate stroke modulation, and bracketed serifs aim for readability and typographic neutrality rather than display eccentricity.
In text, the font maintains consistent spacing and a stable baseline, producing a comfortable gray value suited to continuous reading. The italic is not shown; the sample emphasizes a clear roman with traditional punctuation and a sturdy ampersand that fits the same conservative idiom.